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SAMS-USAThe Society of Anglican Missionaries and SendersFALL/WINTER 2020/21MESSENGERTHECULTIVATING PEACE IN WAR-TORN SOUTH SUDANBY KATE ULRICHEven though physical resources are limited, by God’s grace, the Diocese of Aweil provideseducation for kids and teens at seven schools. It also runs a Bible school for church leaders.The Rt. Rev. Abraham Yel Nhial, a bishop in South Sudan, is joining SAMS. In 1989 he met Christin Ethiopia as a refugee who had fled his devastated Sudanese village. He was one of 20,000 orphansknown as the “Lost Boys of Sudan.” Forced to flee again while clutching his new Bible, Abraham endedup in a Kenyan refugee camp. At the camp he met his future wife, Daruka, and was selected to resettlein the United States. Abraham caught the attention of CBS’ 60 Minutes correspondents when theysaw his insight: “I am called a lost boy, but I am not lost from God.” Today, Abraham is back in SouthSudan as bishop of the Diocese of Aweil.Here’s a brief excerpt of my conversation with him when he was at the SAMS office in February:What challenges do the South Sudanese people face?The biggest struggle is trauma. These people have been in a war for many, many years— so they have been traumatized. They need peace, reconciliation, and counseling.What pleasures do you experience in your ministry?I enjoy that [our diocese] runs six primary schools and one high school. At our Bibleschool, we train students in ministry leadership, counseling, and peacebuilding.It is interesting that the students at your Bible school study peacebuilding.Bishop Abraham Yel Nhialordains a priest in his diocese.We know that we don’t have a true peace in this sinful world. We will have a true peacewhen Christ returns, when we are in Christ, in eternity. Still on this earth, when thereare a lot of conflicts, the church needs to be continually cultivating peace.What have you learned about peace?To have peace, it is something to do with compromise. You may have a right, but for the sake of peace you have tocompromise. And the Bible taught us to do that; we have to forgive one another. Peter asked Jesus: how many timesshould I do that? And the answer Jesus gave to him was: you don’t need to count. [You do not say,] I forgave you the otherday, the other time, the other year, and that year — No. It becomes part of our life as Christians to continue forgiving And have mercy. Have mercy. Have mercy.
God’sforPeaceandinProvisionDoors OpenMissionSouth East AsiaGod Provides throughSAMS World Relief FundGlobally, SAMS Missionaries have experienced the impactof COVID-19 in a variety of ways.Some missionaries have lost friends suddenly onthe mission field due to the disease.Ministry to people’s souls and emotions hasintensified.Many see their communities struggling to get foodand income in the midst of pandemic lockdowns.God has called many missionaries to help theircommunities in practical ways. SAMS’ fourth core valueis “serving incarnationally with integrity and compassionfor the needs of others.” To this end, the SAMS Boardof Trustees in April approved a plan to provide grants toMaize Distribution in Uganda:Missionary Janine LeGrand isworking with the Diocese ofMasindi to give out bags of maizeto the community. The Diocesegave away 4.7 tons in the first daysthrough funds they raised locally.missionaries and dioceses through the SAMS World ReliefFund (SAMS WRF). To encourage others and kickstartthe effort, the board doubled the existing balance ofSAMS WRF through a transfer from SAMS GreatCommission Fund. In the first round alone, SAMS WRFprovided 15 grants for a total of 37,200 to meet thepractical needs of people in missionaries’ communitiesand dioceses. As of July, 23K will be given for a secondround of grants. The generosity of Senders giving directlyto special ministry projects (an additional 20K ) andto SAMS WRF is providing food, medical supplies, localjobs, and hope. Missionaries and their Senders are sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the witness of theglobal church serving communities in need.Community Outreach in Mexico:In June, Missionary Meredith’schurch distributed food, supplies,and Bible activities for kids to 122families. Many recipients passed onsupplies to others in need, therebyextending the reach of the church.Prayer Bench Job Creation inMadagascar: Missionary JackyLowe is coordinating constructionof prayer benches for St. Patrick’sCathedral in Toliara. Purchase ofsupplies and labor benefits localworkers.At samsusa.org/world-relief-fund you can:1. Read and watch more testimonies of God’s provision2. Help share the Gospel in word and deed through giving
God’s Peace and ProvisionSAMS-USASAMS-USA PRAYER CALENDAR: September 2020–February 2021September 1–7: CENTRAL AMERICA: HondurasLift up Suzy McCall, Amanda Scott, Jen Clarke, Stephen and Debra Buckner and the team in Tegucigalpa atLAMB Institute. Pray that the Lord would redeem the suffering and loss from COVID-19. Pray for the people of Honduraswho are suffering from even more extreme poverty, abysmal health care, and illness. Ask that mission teams will be ableto return to the field to serve God and His children.The McCall FamilyLift up Jack Melvin in Tegucigalpa as he oversees diocesan building projects while discipling and encouraging a ruralcommunity.September 8–14: CENTRAL AMERICA: HondurasPray for Veronica Flowers as she faithfully leads teachers and children at Holy Trinity School in La Ceiba. Pray for thestart of the new school year in turbulent times.Pray with Jeannie Loving for Iglesia Santa Maria Magdalena in San Lorenzo, for God’s kingdom to grow through it andfor the ongoing construction of its first church building. Pray for the farmers in El Paraiso to have healthy, fruitful crops.Pray for peace, the stop of the pandemic, and food for the poor in lockdown.Amanda ScottJen ClarkeSeptember 15–21: CENTRAL AMERICA: HondurasPray for Mike, Kim, Liliana, and Katherine Miller as they serve children and families in Honduras, especially inplacing children back in their birth families or loving foster families.September 22–28: CENTRAL AMERICA: BelizeLift up David, Mary Beth, and Austin Alenskis as their family grows, and as they minister through the Anglicancommunity of San Ignacio. Pray for provision and guidance from God. Pray for their second child, expected in September.Stephen and Debra BucknerSeptember 29–October 5: CENTRAL AMERICA: Costa RicaPray for renewed strength for Eduardo and Hilda Monzon in San Jose. Pray that the church and the diocese willcontinue to make disciples faithfully.October 6–12: SOUTH AMERICA: EcuadorPray with Roberto, Cameron, Graham, Liam, and Francis Vivanco in Quito for the E H (Education Equals Hope)students, families, and clergy, that they have wisdom and protection, joy and peace. Ask God to bless the Vivanco familyand provide for them.Jack MelvinOctober 13–19: SOUTH AMERICA: BoliviaPray that Rusty and Tammy Firestone have a smooth transition to life, work and ministry in the United States. Liftup their children, Thomas and Maddie, in their college journeys. Pray for God’s kingdom to grow in the community ofLa Trinidad Church in Cochabamba, Bolivia, as they provide food and minister to needy families.Veronica FlowersJeannie LovingThe Alenskis FamilyHilda and Eduardo MonzonThe Vivanco FamilyRusty and TammyFirestonePlease focus on the following as you pray:The Miller FamilySunday: for missionary to be used to share the GospelMonday: for missionary’s own spiritual growthTuesday: for God’s blessing for the diocese and bishopWednesday: for missionary’s relationships with nationalsThursday: for missionary’s health, safety and familyFriday: for outpouring of the Spirit in missionary’s churchSaturday: for God to raise up new missionaries
God’s Peace and ProvisionOctober 20–26: SOUTH AMERICA: ChileWith Russ and Heidi Smith in Temuco pray for Reino de Dios (“Kingdom of God”) Church and the Araucania Diocese;Rural Bible Institute 2020 students Victor, Matias, and Gino; and for opportunities to promote involvement in cross-culturalmissions by Chileans and other Latin Americans.October 27–November 2: OCEANIA: Solomon IslandsRuss and Heidi SmithPray for the ministry of Jonathan, Tess, Avalyn, Cohen, Caeli, Judah, Immanuel, and Moses Hicks at TrinitySchool for Theology and Ministry in the Solomon Islands. Pray that God would bless the seminary with a spirit of thanksgiving, joy, and praise. Ask God to guide the Hicks in travel to visit Senders.November 3–9: OCEANIA: New ZealandPray for protection, energy, and courage for Guy, Summer, Isaac (Pirum), Quinn, Norah, and Addison Benton inWellington as they mobilize young people in mission. Pray for wisdom how to adapt the Better World ministry in the face ofpandemic limitations. May God’s kingdom come in and through the Anglican Youth Movement in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.November 10–16: ASIA: CambodiaThe Hicks FamilyPray with Gregory, Heidi, Saeeda, Brynne, Aubrey, Ivy, and Madeleine Whitaker in Phnom Pehn for continuedgrowth of the Anglican Church of Cambodia, and for God to raise up more leaders. Pray for Saeeda as she settles into herfirst year of college, and for the whole family in that new transition.Pray for Jesse, Sarah, Clara, Adelai, and Ridley Blaine as they discern their next steps in serving the Lord for thecoming season in the USA. As Sarah enters the new SAMS role of Mission Coach for inquirers, ask God to raise up“laborers for the harvest” through SAMS.November 17–23: ASIA: IndonesiaLift up James, Nanci, Anna, George, Mary, and Della Long in Jakarta. Pray that their church communities wouldgrow in the Word and fellowship as ministry continues online. Ask God to meet the needs of those struggling with loss ofloved ones and financial hardships during the pandemic. Pray for refugees suffering from depression due to increasedisolation and hopelessness.The Benton FamilyNovember 24–30: AFRICA: MadagascarJoin Jacky Lowe in prayer for peace in the world and relief from the pandemic, for the sick and the medical workers.May God bless her service to Madagascar and the Women’s Center in Toliara. Ask for her full healing from breast cancerand for loved ones to know the Lord.Pray with Todd and Patsy McGregor in Toliara for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Diocese of Toliara andits leaders. Pray for wisdom and safety for community leaders as they navigate the pandemic. Pray for God’s grace andprovision in transitions.The Whitaker FamilyJacky LoweThe Long FamilyThe Blaine FamilyTodd and Patsy McGregor
God’s Peace and ProvisionDecember 1–7: AFRICA: Southern AfricaPray with Johann and Louise Vanderbijl as the Christian community in Villiersdorp, South Africa, works together toprovide meals for thousands of vulnerable children. Ask God to grant the Vanderbijls good health, and that God would workthrough their church and educational ministries.Lift up April Sylvester as she ministers in Jesus’ name in Ndola, Zambia. People’s needs for mental health support havedoubled in the wake of the pandemic. Pray for April’s project to provide resources for free clinical therapy to Zambians. Maythe participants find hope and freedom.Louise and Johann VanderbijlDecember 8–14: AFRICA: South Sudan and EthiopiaPray for Abraham, Daruka, Naomi, Mary, David, Emmanuel, Martha, and Anna Nhial as Abraham ministers asBishop of the Diocese of Aweil in South Sudan. Pray that the diocese and the whole nation would experience God’s peace andprovision in the midst of the pandemic and ongoing political tension.Pray with Trent Pettit that God provides local, long-term teachers for St. Frumentius Theological College in Gambella,Ethiopia. May they train courageous, Spirit-filled leaders for the churches. Lift up Trent’s priestly formation and his ministry,that his community may joyfully experience a season of renewal and mission.April SylvesterDecember 15–21: AFRICA: UgandaPray for Janine LeGrand’s health, safety and effectiveness in her ministry in Masindi. Ask God to help her adjust tochanging situations and enhance the community’s health. For Uganda, pray for peace and justice in the midst of transitions.With Jessica Hughes in Mukono, lift up in prayer the leadership of the country and Uganda Christian University. Pray forfinancial provision for the school, that the prolonged closings will not adversely affect the school.December 22–28: AFRICA: UgandaThe Nhial FamilyPray with Mary Chowenhill in Mukono for Uganda Christian University staff to learn how to navigate distance teaching.Pray for the UCU business incubator to show new entrepreneurs how to be Christian lights in the world of business. Pray forrefugee children in this difficult time.Lift up Richard and Catherine Ranger as they begin to serve in the Law Department at Uganda Christian University. Prayfor their transition and adjustment to a new ministry, culture and community.December 29–January 4: EUROPE: GermanyTrent PettitPray for David and Patricia Ayres in Germany that the Lord would provide wisdom for growing their sending team. Praythat Christ Church Berlin will be faithful in the mission of being disciples who make disciples. May the spiritual walls in Berlincontinue to crumble as they proclaim the Gospel of the Cross through both word and deed.Lift up Jared and Abbi Wensyel and the ministry in Frankfurt. Pray for the Lord to bless Jared and Abbi’s steps in Him.Janine LeGrandRichard and Catherine RangerMary ChowenhillDavid and Patricia AyresJessica HughesJared and Abbi Wensyel
God’s Peace and ProvisionJanuary 5–11: EUROPE: The Netherlands and Central EuropeWith Kerry and Cynthia Buttram in the Netherlands, pray for new opportunities for Christ Church Amsterdam to get toknow neighbors in the community. Pray for new connections and open hearts. Pray for new lay leaders in the church, andask the Holy Spirit to continue the ministry of reconciliation in their community.Lift up the ministry of Stephen V., that people of his community would be curious about God and seek Him with an openheart. Pray for wisdom to adapt ministry endeavors in the pandemic.Kerry and Cynthia ButtramJanuary 12–18: CARRIBEAN: Dominican RepublicPray for Cathy Donahoe, that God would grant peace and grace during this time of transition back to the USA. Givethanks for ministry fruit and God’s faithfulness.January 19–25: NORTH AMERICA: MexicoPray with Missionaries Roger and Joanne for the safety and protection of their church community in Mexico. Pray forthe peace and courage of the vestry and children’s ministry leaders.Pray for Missionary Meredith as she serves her church and community. Ask for wisdom, discernment, and direction forher diocese and her church as they seek new leaders.Cathy DonahoeJanuary 26–February 1: NORTH AMERICA: United StatesPray for Allen, Rachel, James, and John Hill as they transition to the next stage of their ministry at Nashotah HouseTheological Seminary in Wisconsin. Pray for their ongoing roles in global mission awareness and equipping.Pray with Jack and Mary McDonald in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they minister to international students at Virginia Tech.Pray that the students would engage in the Discovery Study, would come to Christ, and that the leadership would grow. Liftup the Anglican International Student Ministry Network to raise up more churches. Pray for Jack, Mary, and their childrento walk closely with God.The Hill FamilyPray with Nate, Erika, Henry, Annie, George, and Jack Twitchell, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the Holy Spirit tobe at work in the lives of Agape Year fellows in their 2020–21 gap year. Pray that they would respond wisely and creativelyto pandemic challenges. Give thanks for past fellows and pray for these young adults as they navigate university, the jobmarket, and growing in Jesus in this isolating pandemic context.February 2–8: Associate Missionaries (USA-based, globally-focused volunteers):Jack and Mary McDonaldLift up to the Lord Chuck and Beth Bradshaw (theological and musical education in Uganda), Mike and LindaChapman (ministry among Hispanics), David and Lucy Chaves (social ministries and discipleship in Kenya), Mattand Sora Colvin (theological education and medical ministry), Bunny Cowan (teaching ministry in Honduras), Wayneand Nicole Curtis (youth ministry in South Africa), Kathy Decker (communications and short-term teams leadership inPeru), and Brian and Mary Jane Dennison (educational ministry and discipleship in Uganda).February 9–15: Associate Missionaries (USA-based, globally-focused volunteers):Lift up to the Lord John and Ninfa Dixon (Hispanic outreach on the Mexican border), Chris Feuillade (education inChile), Tom and Maryjane Furrer (medical ministry in Nigeria), Margarita Grachen (children’s ministry in Honduras),Jason and Emily Hood (pastoral leadership in Tanzania), Mike and Betty Kaszer (education ministry in Honduras),Grant and Wendy LeMarquand (diocesan development in Ethiopia), and Frank and Shawnee Lyons (youth ministry).February 16–22: Associate Missionaries (USA-based, globally-focused volunteers):The Twichell FamilyLift up to the Lord Richard and Martha Menees (ministry in Africa), Ian and Polly Montgomery (short-term ministryMcKeonin Peru), John Ronand SusanPark (leadership development in Latin America), Ana Reid (social ministries in Honduras),9.30.1953to 9.28.2019Vicki Robertson(children’sministry in Peru), Anne Schaffer (Asia), Maunette Tait (education in Honduras), Hunterand Stephie Van Wagenen (Spain), and Kym Winegard (children’s ministry in Peru).February 23–28: SAMS FamilyPray for SAMS home staff: Denise Cox, Nita Dempsey, Julie Kirik, Liz Larson, Howard McClellan, KristenParise, Dana Priest, Kate Ulrich, and Stewart Wicker, as they support and encourage missionaries and the churchhere in the U.S. and globally. Lift up short-term Missionary Bridgers. Pray for inquirers and applicants as theydiscern next steps in mission engagement. Give thanks for all Senders and their commitment to “make disciples ofall nations.”
Doors Openfor MissionSouth East AsiaMemorialsandin HonorsGiven by:In Memory of:The Rev. Christian S. AndersonAngel’s GrandmaMs. Elaine ChangTien-Hou Chang and Ching Feng LinMs. Julia ConnallyDr. Tom ConnallyMs. Carol B. BealsMr. Gerry W. CoxMrs. Ann M. GorrinMr. Gerry W. CoxMr. Robert LangeMr. Gerry W. CoxMs. Jeannie Carlson PhillipsMr. Gerry W. CoxMs. Wendy TurnbullMr. Gerry W. CoxMr. John P. and Mrs. Joanna S. BoothMs. Judy Duke (a much-loved cousin)Ms. Tanis EvansMr. Jack S. Evans (father)Mr. Stewart & The Rev. Laura WickerMr. Nicolas FernandezMr. James and Mrs. Elizabeth SchafferDr. James Martin HayesMr. Jim and Mrs. Nancy GaultMr. Robert HornMr. Samuel SenekerDr. Travis Duane JohnsonMr. James and Mrs. Elizabeth SchafferMs. Erica LesesneMs. Margaret ManiscalkiMs. Sybil Lowe and Ms. Teresa McIlmailMs. Kay BorkowskiMatthewMr. Byron Bruce and Mrs. Theresa T. NewellThe Rev. Ronald McKeonMr. Allan C. and Mrs. Marsha Flora WeaverThe Rev. Ronald McKeonMrs. Lucy T. LovelessMr. Paul MillerTony MoscatelMs. Marie MoscatelloMs. Christina LinwoodPop PopMr. Dana A. PriestMrs. Elisabeth M. PriestMrs. Audrey R. CoxMr. Donald PropeckMs. Carole LundinMs. Carole Leigh PsencikMs. Katrina ReynoldsLouisa Ann ReynoldsMrs. Barbara S. PriceMs. Jean SalmonMr. Henry J. Blackford, IIIMr. Bradley Hayes SchafferMr. Paul and Ms. Frances FernaldMr. Bradley Hayes SchafferMr. Kester D. HeatonMr. Bradley Hayes SchafferMrs. Patricia ScottMr. Bradley Hayes SchafferSt. Luke’s Church on the HillMrs. Muriel Duffy SchwarzMr. Thomas C. and Mrs. Anna SeitzThe Rev. Thomas C. and Mrs. Janet R. SeitzMrs. Sharon L. SmithThe Rev. Dr. Graham M. SmithMs. Patti HamiltonMrs. Johanna and Mr. Neal WebsterMs. Monnie Whitson HumphriesMrs. Pat and Mr. Tony WhitsonMr. Richard O’Neal Jones and Mrs. Linda Kay JonesMs. Sophia WojnowskiAbraham and Daruka Nhial and family:diocesan ministry in South SudanMeredith: church ministry in MexicoGiven by:In Honor of:Ms. Nancy NewtonMs. Tracy EdmundsonMr. Dana A. PriestMr. Stewart & The Rev. Laura WickerMs. DeAnna MooreMr. Lance and Mrs. Susan RenaultMs. Beth CaskeyMs. Melissa SheridanMr. Jeff and Ms. Suzanne LamontagneMs. Carole LundinMrs. Audrey R. CoxMr. Walter E. Jones, Jr.Mr. Louis BrowningMs. Betsy JohnsonDaughters of the King– Chapel of Saint AndrewMs. Nancy W. McKirchyMrs. Kathleen R. BourgaultMs. KarenBeth BohanMs. Rebecca HackMichele SchanleyMs. Julia W. DawsonThe Rev. Jon and Mrs. Dale StasneyThe Rev. Canon Thomas and Mrs. Alison O’BrienMs. Fay L. WalkerMr. Louis F. and Mrs. Christine Wood ComusMs. Mary P. SmithMs. Arlene L. WrightMs. Maria GarciaMs. Pam CarnahanMs. Camille C. FoxMrs. Elizabeth and The Rev. Charles BradshawMr. Terry WhittDr. Jeri EllisMiss Lillian YedwabnickMr. Lance and Mrs. Susan RenaultMrs. Nancy Alyea SchiebelMs. Joy HunterMr. Jimmy AngodiaMr. Brett and Mrs. Carla BackusMrs. Lynn BouterseMrs. Lynn BouterseMs. Debbie ButlerThe Rev. Kerry and Mrs. Cynthia ButtramMr. James and Mrs. Julie ConlonDrs. Anita and Michael DohnMr. Ed DonahoeThe Firestone FamilyMr. William J. and Mrs. Cheryl M. HarmanMme. HolyThe Rev. Bob HudsonJenna and ElizabethMs. Emily Nell LagerquistMrs. Alana and Mr. Joshua LathamMs. Flora LeeMs. Janine LeGrandMs. Janine LeGrandMs. Janine LeGrandMs. Jeannie LovingMs. Jeannie Loving and her ministry in HondurasMs. Jacqueline “Jacky” A. LoweMs. Jacqueline “Jacky” A. LoweRev. Dr. Juan and Mrs. Maria MarentesCousin Suzy McCallThe McGregors’ missionary workMr. Edgar Ramos and Ms.Mireya AnguianoMr. Richard and Mrs.Catherine RangerSam and KathySAMSMs. Anne SchafferMs. Amanda ScottThe Rev. Faye SomersDr. Johannes and Mrs.Louise VanderbijlMrs. Cameron VivancoThe widow who cleans houses 4 days a weekSAMSNEWMISSIONARIESANDCANDIDATESTrent Pettit: serving the Dioceseof Egypt in Gambella, Ethiopia,as a priest and teacherDavid and Patricia Ayres:church planting in Berlin, Germany
God’s Peace and ProvisionNON PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPittsburgh, PAPermit No. 425Post Office Box 399Ambridge, PA 15003ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDTEL: (724) 266-0669e-mail: info@SAMS-USA.orgwww.sams-usa.orgSAMS is a non-profit voluntary missionary society dedicated toserving Jesus Christ through the Anglican church globally.Legally incorporated as South American Missionary Society.Also known as the Society for Anglican Missionaries and Senders.“It glorified God,it really did – I got somany messagesthanking the Lord.”Margarita Grachen, SAMSAssociate Missionary and WorldRelief Fund grant recipient,supplying food to Honduranfamilies in lockdown througha local ministry.PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL IN WORD AND DEEDGlobally, people are seeking God and reaching out to churchesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, SAMS Missionariesoffer Gospel hope to communities in Anglican diocesesaround the world. The World Relief Fundprovides resources to share Christ’s love in practical ways.Watch and read testimonies at samsusa.org/world-relief-fund.via the Internet, especially through videoconferencing andlivestreaming. SAMS Missionaries have seen increasedopportunities to share Gospel hope with spiritual seekers.Guy and Summer Benton, serving in New Zealand, shared:“Amazing stuff is happening down here. In a time that ischaotic communities are coming together like neverbefore, people know each other deeper than ever before,God is being spoken about more than ever before.”
The Rt. Rev. Abraham Yel Nhial, a bishop in South Sudan, is joining SAMS. In 1989 he met Christ in Ethiopia as a refugee who had fled his devastated Sudanese village. He was one of 20,000 orphans known as the "Lost Boys of Sudan." Forced to flee again while clutching his new Bible, Abraham ended up in a Kenyan refugee camp.
